Alice Skye and plenty of others as part of Bad Apples Music’s My Sis event.. It's an enormous congrats to the one and only.. who writes emotive songs blending nostalgia with a fresh perspective 2025 has brought the release of her debut album Baby a record centred around the complexities of modern youth And though it may have taken a minute to finally get to this LP let me tell you - it's been worth the wait Homespun feelings intermingled with visual storytelling and a voice that'll send you straight back to your most formative memories with little to no warning Dare I say it but she's giving that same earnestness that makes Missy Higgins the singular songwriter she's become today She’s been tirelessly gigging and playing shows in her hometown of Naarm / Melbourne and she is more than ready to take her knowledge wisdom and expertise to the big stage alongside some elite mob talent Bad Apples Music is celebrating a decade that Bad Apples Music has spent shaping Australia’s hip-hop scene while championing First Nations voices and stories Check out more info + grab some tickets via the Bad Apples Music website here SKYE United’s 2-1 home win over St Kilda on Saturday was its fourth success in five games and lifted it into second spot in State 2 South-East The local side’s start to the season is remarkable given the tumultuous pre-season overseen by head coach Phil McGuinness who had to rebuild his squad after losing many experienced player McGuinness methodically sifted through a large group of triallists by playing more pre-season friendlies than any other side on the peninsula and the outcome so far has been stunning “It’s almost a new squad with a lot of young lads in there and they have gelled well together,” McGuinness said “The plan hopefully is to keep a good core group together for a few years like we once had “Obviously I’m happy with our start to the season and although the lads have put in a tremendous amount of work leading up to this point nobody is getting carried away “You need a little bit of luck along the way and we’ve definitely had that in some games so we’re not kidding ourselves.”One of the success stories of Skye’s recruitment efforts has been striker Elliott Craig who was signed from Mornington “What a fantastic young man with the perfect attitude for a young forward willing to learn,” McGuinness said But on the hour a lapse in concentration saw the 10 men equalise when Stephen Phillips fired home after Skye failed to clear from a set piece Five minutes later the home team responded when substitute Naweed Alemi’s deflected strike hit the mark Skye then defended resolutely and has goalkeeper Steven Hadjikakou to thank for keeping all three points as he made two crucial point-blank saves in the final 10 minutes.Skye’s State 2 neighbour Peninsula Strikers hit a road bump on its promotion drive when it lost 1-0 at home to Bentleigh United Cobras on Saturday Bentleigh keeper Sam Dabinett was the star of the show making multiple saves throughout this clash to continually frustrate the home team He made three remarkable first-half saves while Wayne Gordon and Riley Anderton had scoring attempts cleared off the line and Strikers could easily have gone in to the break with a 5-0 lead Dabinett’s heroics were rewarded in the 68th minute when Marcus Fernandez hammered the ball past Strikers’ custodian Ben Caballero from a tight angle for the winner The Cobras’ keeper had the final say late in the match with a stunning save from an Anderton thunderbolt to secure an unexpected three points for the visitors.In VPL1 news Langwarrin lost 1-0 away to FC Melbourne Serbia last weekend dropping to bottom spot on the ladder a point behind Serbia The decisive moment came in the 77th minute but it was mired in controversy The former Gippsland United striker laid it into the path of Rhys Craigie whose top-corner finish put the visitors ahead A powerful run through midfield from Shaun Kenny in the 32nd minute ended with a one-two with Wagner before Kenny’s strike made it 2-0.Mornington was cruising but was given a reality check right on half-time when Mornington keeper Kane Runje should have controlled a Liam Hiscock cross at the near post and it was 2-1.The second half developed into a tight contest with Mornington failing to convert a number of chances and Collingwood making the Seagulls fight every inch of the way The win lifts Mornington into equal top alongside South Springvale and Hampton East Brighton.In State 4 news Chelsea maintained top spot in the league with a convincing 4-0 home win over previously unbeaten FC Noble Hurricanes on Friday night Youngster Matthew O’Neill was fouled after five minutes and Adam Bartosy took the ensuing free-kick from which Dunsford opened proceedings.A typically cool finish from top scorer Stinson in the 11th minute doubled the lead and he nabbed his second two minutes into the second half when he curled a powerful shot in from the edge of the box leaving the keeper stranded Christian Murray rounded it off with a neat back post finish from a Liam Burford cross.Baxter lost 2-0 to Springvale City at Ross Reserve on Friday night and with just one point from five matches is in the midst of a relegation dogfight Rosebud deserved more than the point it earned in a pulsating 1-1 home draw with Monash University on Saturday evening Despite starting strongly Rosebud went 1-0 down in the 12th minute when Monash striker Alex Yu capitalised on a misjudged header from Riley Gill.In the 15th minute man-of-the-match Connor Wharton drove at the Monash defence and earned a penalty only to missed his conversion attempt But Wharton grabbed the goal his efforts deserved when he finished a superb cross from Sean Smith in the 36th minute with a left-foot strike at the back post Rosebud bossed much of the second half but Wharton Ashton McMahon and Mark O’Connor failed to finish and the home side had to settle for a draw “The boys played some of the best football I have seen in a long while but it just wouldn’t go in for us,” head coach Stuart Johnston said “But I am delighted with how the group is progressing and we have shown that we can be a match for anyone in this league.”Somerville Eagles stayed in touch with the top six with a 4-2 home win over Mentone last weekend.Nick Simmons Max Watson and Marcus Anastasiou scored for Somerville.Frankston Pines remained anchored to the foot of the table after Saturday’s 4-1 away loss to Sandown Lions It was 0-0 at half-time but Pines went 3-0 down after the break until a late goal from Davey Jones Nevertheless despite double relegation staring the club in the face (due to Football Victoria’s State Leagues restructure) training numbers have improved and director of football Ross Evans is hopeful that half a dozen of the newcomers who trained last week will sign.In State 5 news Mount Eliza won Saturday’s derby showdown with Mount Martha 3-1 at Emil Madsen Reserve Mount Eliza led after six minutes through Josh Luca and made it 2-0 just before half-time when Darcy Purcell’s free-kick was mishandled by Mount Martha keeper Derren Elliott before going into goal Seven minutes into the second half the contest was over when Austin Mcewen finished with a low shot from a one-on-one with Elliott The only highlight in an otherwise disappointing Mount Martha display was Josh McMillan’s late consolation goal.Seaford United defeated Keysborough 3-2 at North Seaford Reserve last weekend The home side outclassed the visitors but failure to convert chances and some unlucky decisions kept the game close In the 10th minute a Conor Mcfall corner found Tristan Stass whose bullet header gave the keeper no chance Not long after Dylan Waugh made it 2-0 with a side foot finish from Naseer Mohamad’s cutback from the right.Keysborough was fortunate to be given a penalty from what looked like an excellent challenge from Seaford’s Sean Crespo and Tommy Quinton converted to make it 2-1 at the break But Seaford restored its two-goal cushion in the 47th minute when Waugh got a touch to a Blake Hicks cross that had sailed over the keeper’s head Keysborough hit back in the 65th minute with a looping left-foot strike from Anthony Tang but Seaford keeper Hayden Hicks proved unbeatable for the remainder of the match.Aspendale had a 4-2 home win over Endeavour Hills Fire last weekend The visitors led through a well-placed Ethan Rosemond shot from the edge of the area but Aspendale levelled with a counter attack which saw Samuel Timuska-Carr on target from outside the box.In the second half Aspendale come out firing and went in front when Kailan Smith slotted the ball home from a tight angle after some good build-up play from James Pilchard Matt Leggett made it 3-1 in the 65th minute with a header from a precise free-kick from James Macnab Shortly after Endeavour’s Cedric Permal was sent off and Aspendale scored a fourth when Smith headed home his second Although Driss Sakho pulled a goal back from the penalty spot Endeavour’s hopes were crushed when substitute Warren Sookun was sent off reducing the visitors to just nine men.NEXT WEEKENDFriday Anderson ParkLyndale Utd v Frankston Pines Lyndale Secondary CollegeEndeavour Utd v Rosebud Reema ReserveSomerville Eagles v Sandown Lions Westernport Secondary CollegeAspendale v Casey Panthers Aspendale Gardens Sports GroundFortuna 60 v Seaford Utd Mornington Peninsula News Group (MPNG) is a locally owned and operated MPNG publishes five weekly community newspapers: the Western Port News Frankston Times and Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News MPNG also publishes two glossy magazines: Peninsula Essence and Peninsula Kids You can now click/tap WATCH to start the live stream You can now click/tap LISTEN to start the live stream You can now click/tap LATEST NEWS to start the live stream We’ve got some grim news to share regarding William Ngati who was responsible for the tragic death of toddler Skye Sassine Skye Sassine was killed just months before her second birthday Her death rocked Sydney and led to the creation of Skye’s Law Hear more highlights from Ben Fordham Live in the playlist below and give us a follow on Apple Podcasts: The actor’s aptly named memoir Say Everything has been praised as raw there’s no such thing as too much information too early in the morning “I definitely didn’t want to hurt people,” the actor says when we meet over breakfast at a cafe near her Sydney home It’s just that between recounting her sexcapades with both male and female celebrities – “Writing a sex scene is so funny because I didn’t want it to be cringy sleazy or too crass,” she laughs – Skye had a lot of past to surrender and guilt to process also a cautionary tale for her two daughters which dishes on the private lives of heavyweights from Madonna to Gwyneth Paltrow to Robert Downey Jr has captured the attention of everyone from Miranda July (“I gobbled it up,” she gushed) to 90s-curious gen Zers: “People are fascinated with what life was like out in the world without [smart]phones.” Skye with Keanu Reeves in the 1986 film River’s Edge Photograph: Hemdale/AllstarName-dropping comes naturally to this OG nepo baby named for the island where she was conceived is the daughter of the Scottish flower power singer Donovan Her mother’s previous boyfriends included Jim Morrison Keith Richards and Dudley Moore but it was Donovan and his desertion that Karl never really got over as she struggled as a single mother (and occasional pot dealer) in Los Angeles Skye didn’t meet her famous father until she was 17 in an awkward encounter her book recounts in farcical detail Father and daughter have since reconciled but she is nervous about him reading the book, in which Donovan’s absence looms large. “I would always be an abandoned daughter, always searching for proof of love,” Skye writes – while explaining how she blew up her first marriage to the Beastie Boys rapper Adam Horovitz (AKA Ad-Rock) by cheating on him repeatedly then shacks up at 16 with his heroin-addicted bandmate With Anthony Kiedis at the 1989 MTV Video Music awards Photograph: Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagicWhile Skye didn’t consider their age gap problematic at the time The self-confessed “helicopter mum” says her “hackles rise” just imagining her 15-year-old daughter She also finds it curious that Kiedis continues to date much younger women “If someone never has a relationship with a woman their own age Neither Goldie nor Skye’s 23-year-old daughter “but they know about my life,” Skye assures me unprotected sex she had with Kiedis “freaked” her out as did the rock star’s serial unfaithfulness and jealous rages She also writes that there was a HIV scare an abortion Kiedis didn’t accompany her to and many fearful nights driving around LA searching for the singer when he disappeared on drug binges “The need to save [Anthony] was an addiction in itself,” she writes Then, at 18, Skye met “the first great love of my life”: Adam Horovitz, a man she describes as “a sweetie pie” pulling Horovitz away on months-long tours Skye “felt abandoned by his protracted absences” she began joyfully – but guiltily – exploring her bisexuality like in that Stooges song.”) Skye’s infidelities became more indiscreet One day Horovitz arrived home from a tour to find her in flagrante in their back yard pool Her anguish at hurting Horovitz is still apparent three decades on “I secretly hope [reading my memoir] helps him and his family but I kind of know their personalities and I almost think it might be doing the opposite Read moreSkye and Lee married in 2008 in a Hindu wedding ceremony in India and had Goldie nine months later “The way you father the girls has practically healed me,” she writes of Lee Skye has been faithful throughout their marriage – something she felt necessary to include “I think I’m a little more straight than gay but all I know is I’m happy and I’m not distracted and looking around.” The fact her memoir speeds over her last two decades with Lee was not due to any demands from him for privacy but because her publisher wanted it to end on “a bit of a cliffhanger”, leaving the door open for a sequel. And anyone craving a closer look at the couple’s life can tune into their weekly podcast, Weirder Together famous friends and their creative pursuits – from Lee’s music to Skye’s latest film roles In Sydney the ‘ghosts’ of Skye’s Hollywood past aren’t ‘in my face all the time’ Photograph: Cybele MalinowskiMidway through our conversation “You saw my location!” Lee walks over beaming trailing the couple’s miniature long-haired dachshund “It’s his half birthday,” Lee coos as Skye scoops up her “baby boy” Later I ask Skye if Lee’s rigorous touring schedule has ever brought up the same insecurities she felt with Horovitz “When [Ben] would [leave LA and tour Australia] and especially when Goldie was little I almost would have a full breakdown inside Luckily at that point I had emotional maturity and I knew to go to therapy and I knew to get help and to communicate with Ben and other people about my feelings.” ‘I was just like, “Oh my god, I might lose him”’ … Skye with her husband, musician Ben LeeAnother challenge early in their relationship was Lee’s enmeshment in spiritual cults There was an Indian guru (“I was really trying my hardest to be supportive but it was like having a whole other person [in the relationship],” recalls Skye) then a “more rigid” group involving a Peruvian leader and ayahuasca ceremonies I might lose him’ … not physically – but losing his mind into something.” in trying to extricate Kiedis from heroin addiction and Lee from “fanaticism” She was relieved when internal ructions in the ayahuasca group finally “snapped” her husband out of it Sydney’s natural beauty inspires Skye to paint and she likes that the “ghosts” of her Hollywood past aren’t “in my face all the time” But Hollywood hasn’t moved on just yet. Her friends are having fun imagining who might play Ione in a film adaptation of Say Everything, with Sofia Coppola suggesting the Saltburn actor Alison Oliver. I ponder, half-jokingly, whether the film would pass the Bechdel test I’m always thinking about Adam [Horovitz].” And nearly 40 years after he turned her down there is one Hollywood ghost Skye hopes her memoir resurrects “I would love for Keanu to [read it] and think it’s great,” she says And I think that — I believe that — Olympia is going to do what's right,' the actress tells PEOPLE The page you're looking for could not be found or you may have followed a broken link on another site You may also have bookmarked a page on our old site that no longer works The best way to find what you're looking for is to search About  .  Contact  .  Donation Archaeologists have uncovered ancient stone tools on the Isle of Skye that shed new light on Scotland’s oldest known human inhabitants the tools come from the Late Upper Palaeolithic (LUP) and show early humans ventured far further north than previously believed led by University of Glasgow Professor Karen Hardy and the late local archaeologist Martin Wildgoose is the largest concentration of proof of the early presence of people along Scotland’s west coast The study was published in The Journal of Quaternary Science in a paper titled At the far end of everything: A likely Ahrensburgian presence in the far north of the Isle of Skye and Flinders University in Australia collaborated to reconstruct the ancient sea levels and landscape of the region It was during the LUP period that western Scotland was largely recovering from the Younger Dryas (or Loch Lomond Stadial) Nomadic hunter-gatherer tribes of likely northern European Ahrensburgian culture are believed to have traveled across the challenging journey through Doggerland which is now submerged under the North Sea to reach Britain and eventually the Isle of Skye Professor Hardy called this migration “the ultimate adventure story,” explaining where the western landscape was dramatically changing as glaciers melted and the land rebounded as it recovered from the weight of the ice.” She pointed to Glen Roy’s famous Parallel Roads as evidence of the dramatic transformations in geology these early inhabitants would have witnessed the group skillfully used locally sourced stone to produce tools and wisely settled near coastal and riverine resources They also valued natural resources such as ochre which was greatly valued by ancient people While direct evidence is sparse—areas like those on Skye have been found largely by chance—the article argues that the pattern of Ahrensburgian finds over areas like Tiree and Islay indicates a larger population than previously assumed While the original sites are now inaccessible the ancient environment may still be imagined around sites like Sconser where lower sea levels once connected islands like Raasay to Skye and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById("ak_js_1").setAttribute("value",(new Date()).getTime()) Learn how to describe the purpose of the image (opens in a new tab) Leave empty if the image is purely decorative Following a mammoth 17-year career at Ampol, Skye Jackson’s desire for change led her to a part-time Master of Business Administration (MBA) and a new role at a leading competitor with her sights set on driving the transformation of convenience stores throughout Australia she’s revolutionising how we fuel more than just our cars As the Area Lead for Growth and Change at 7-Eleven Skye manages teams across network planning upgrading stores and reinvesting in stores,” she explains “The capital budget I have within my space this year – is a multi-million dollar investment.”  Part of her role also involves signing-off on new locations which has presented an array of opportunities and challenges for her and her team “We’re the only ones in the industry who do fresh delivered daily – everyone else in the market usually gets deliveries three times a week,” she explains “But because of our commitment to providing a quality offer to the customer it’s more complex to move into some regional markets.” This includes places like North Queensland “I’ve been working with the supply change team to find ways to stock these types of locations,” she says “We want to make this work and deliver fresh food daily to our customers – it’s been a real challenge With a portfolio echoing that of a Chief Development Officer Skye is a part of 7-Eleven’s big ambitions for the future “We want to grow our store count to approximately 1,000 by 2030 and really focus on our non-fuel format,” she explains 7-Eleven is iconic so we’re evolving our offer to be more like those locations.” With 750 stores in the network Having previously been deeply involved in transforming the convenience offer within Ampol With a strong desire to extend her network and acquire new skills Skye knew completing a MBA would be the change and challenge she needed it can feel a bit like a tick and flick exercise,” she says “Having been at Ampol for so long – I really wanted to do an MBA to increase my knowledge and support my career growth but to also meet people in other industries and organisations.” I really wanted to do an MBA to increase my knowledge and support my career growth but to also meet people in other industries and organisations Master of Business Administration (2015) graduate Studying part-time while working full-time Skye completed her MBA in six years – making a point not to overload herself during busy or high-demand periods at work I was really deliberate about finding a time at work where I could invest the hours and energy I knew it would take,” she says came from learning how to step out of problems and complex situations – and consider these from a consultant mindset “It was all about learning not to have that emotion in there,” she says “The capstone taught us to think like an outsider – how would I be approaching this issue if I wasn’t so invested?”  Skye Jackson presenting at the C&I Symposium At the core of Skye’s career lies an ongoing desire to constantly evolve and meet the changing needs of her customers “I love problem solving and picking apart the way we do things,” she says “What I enjoy the most though is discovering better processes and changing the way we do things to deliver results.” her latest role at 7-Eleven allows her to look ahead and plan with consideration “It’s great when you’re in a business that plays the long-game and has a strategy that’s strongly aligned to a clear long term ambition.” DID you know Scotland boasts over 800 islands I’ve been travelling the globe for over two decades and hand on tartan heart, Scotland remains my favourite country and its islands unbeatable I love Skye Skye gets ridiculously busy with campervans clogging narrow roads and hordes fighting to the bar in Portree’s pubs The good news is that there are other Scottish isles just as beautiful I’ve explored over 100 of them and found many rival Skye – I reckon some isles are even more rewarding for a holiday Scotland’s seventh largest island reclines a stone’s throw from Glasgow The journey is a joy on the swanky new Glen Sannox ferry. Arran is a stunner – mountains soar in the north, rolling hills and sandy beaches charm in the south. A literal Stonesthrow is the new sauna. I’ve just returned to Arran and it’s brilliant fun steaming away with sea views, then plunging into the water. who showed me a forest can be a wild supermarket with free food Superb too at the Corrie Hotel, a trendy boutique bolthole run by a couple who swapped Manhattan for Arran After a few days on Arran – the only isle with all of Scotland’s 'Big Five’ wildlife - you’ll see why they chose Arran Skye is a whisky amateur compared to gorgeous Islay slated to soon celebrate its 14th distillery My favourites – Ardbeg, Lagavulin and Laphroaig (try spelling those after dramming) – are connected by a walking trail along the rugged wildlife-rich southern coast Splash out on more expensive tours to discover drams you won’t find in the supermarket Of the necklace of epic sands Machir Bay is my tip for a life-affirming stroll savouring big skies and huge Atlantic breakers E-bikes are a great way to get around and explore Islay’s wee whitewashed villages You’ll see why she is hailed the ‘Queen of Hebrides’ Skye’s wee southern sister shows what happens when you entrust islanders to run their own affairs the community buy-out in 1997 on Eigg has been a roaring success bucking the Hebridean trend by significantly growing the population and attracting young families This real life Treasure Island sports a brewery and a record label They even became the world’s first island to generate all their own energy from green sources Even the bikes rented out by Eigg Adventures are run on green electricity part of the impressive new An Laimhrig community centre which houses a shop selling local venison and a cafe alive with local produce Eigg is jaw-dropping with volcanoes craggy coast and sweeping beaches (one even ‘sings’) Eigg also cannily steals Skye’s most impressive mountains as a dramatic backdrop My kids love Eigg and I love the different ways of living that it readily shares with them a 130-mile chain of spirit-soaring isles that ensures you won’t miss Skye just across the Minch If you only have time for one make it Barra from chunky hills and the sort of beaches you thought only existed in brochures through to a castle on its own islet (Kisimul) and world-class wildlife Barra charms with the brilliant Bùth Bharraigh a community info hub that surges to the heart of Barra and waits for you if the last ferry is late Come by plane to thrill at the world’s only scheduled beach landing Don’t miss the Vatersay Boys – if you’re lucky they’ll be careering through a chaotic session at the Castlebay – and Café Kisimul’s delicious local king scallop pakoras I could give you a dozen Northern Isles to rival Skye The name gives Orkney’s Sanday away with swathes of cotton white sand beaches Skye can only dream of You’ll find an old German warship (B98) wreck at low tide wedged at Lopness Sanday’s community could scarcely be more welcoming Meet them at the community craft hub and buy art from local creatives Or maybe meet over a delicious pizza at the UK’s most northerly wood-fired pizzeria Sanday also offers a mysterious broch (an ancient Scottish fortified tower) and prehistoric sites Kids love poodling around choosing which paradise beach to stop off at next to swim with the seals Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. 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"It's not impossible to postulate that more than one species of theropod was responsible for making a very similar type of footprint," lead author Tone Blakesley a paleontology graduate student at the University of Edinburgh when the discovery was made Some of the individual sets of tracks extend up to 40 feet (12 meters) They range in size from 9.8 to 23.6 inches (25 to 60 centimeters) Their patterns suggest that the dinosaurs were engaged in milling behavior — random Previous discoveries on the island have found tiny footprints No such imprints were found on Prince Charles' Point It is unclear why the dinosaurs frequented the lagoon The sauropod prints found there had previously been identified as fish burrows during the 1980s Blakesley and his colleagues visited the site in 2019 and determined that they were actually dinosaur footprints after spotting a three-toed impression "Just as we were packing up because the tide was coming in we found a theropod footprint," Blakesley recounted "This is what happens in paleontology — you pack up and leave A distinctive set of conditions allowed the prints to be preserved The researchers believe they were made in the sands of a very shallow lagoon The light currents that passed through the water left ripples in the sand still discernible in the sandstone in which the tracks are imprinted "They were walking around in a shoreline environment a very shallow layer of water sitting on top of a very thin layer of sand," Blakesley explained "The sand was strong enough to retain the shape of their feet." —Dinosaurs: Facts about the reptiles that roamed Earth more than 66 million years ago —T. rex relative with giant, protruding eyebrows discovered in Kyrgyzstan further sediment was deposited on top of the footprint in relatively short order — possibly by a storm Even finer sediment was later layered on top covering the tracks until it was eventually eroded "You would have to have a very quick burial of these footprints in order for them to be preserved so crisply," Blakesley noted meaning that they are constantly subjected to the action of waves Their timely identification is crucial to study of dinosaurs on the island because they will eventually be washed away erasing the traces left by the massive reptiles that once inhabited the region Richard PallardyLive Science ContributorRichard Pallardy is a freelance science writer based in Chicago He has written for such publications as National Geographic, Science Magazine, New Scientist you will then be prompted to enter your display name Dinosaurs might still roam Earth if it weren't for the asteroid rex researchers eviscerate 'misleading' dinosaur leather announcement “Are you here because you need someone or because you need me?” Ben Lee & Ione Skye (Source: Supplied) More Ben Lee Ione Skye didn’t view Ben Lee as a potential lover when she bumped into him at a Hollywood party. It was 2006 and the premiere of Sofia Coppola’s Marie Antoinette, starring Kirsten Dunst and Australia’s Judy Davis and Rose Byrne. Skye – a single mum to four-year-old Kate – attended the after-party hoping to hook up with another of the movie’s stars, Jason Schwartzman. “I had come to the party hoping Jason might see me all glammed up and fall for me,” Skye admits in her new memoir Say Everything. Downhearted, she bumped into Ben Lee at the party. Ben was a friend of her ex-husband, Adam Horovitz, from the Beastie Boys. “I’d always thought of him as the Australian Wonder Boy, emphasis on ‘boy’,” Skye says. “At 14, he’d started a three-piece band called Noise Addict. The group was quickly signed to Thurston Moore’s record label, then to the Beastie Boys’ Grand Royal.” Don't miss a beat with our FREE daily newsletter “The Aussie Wonder Boy was 28 now, fit and lean and very cute, with curly russet hair and piercing blue eyes. He was about my height. Definitely a short king … and he had a commanding, charismatic, almost mesmerising presence.” The following day, Skye was lamenting her unsuccessful play for Schwartzman. “But what about Ben?” her friend Thomas asked. “I had never thought of Ben as more than that,” Skye added. “He was eight years younger than me, and I still pictured him in my head as 18. And he didn’t seem to have a bad-boy bone in his body, so I’d be going against type.” Before marrying a Beastie Boy, Skye had lived with Anthony Kiedis from the Red Hot Chili Peppers. A few days after the movie premiere, Ben suggested a date. He took Skye to the John Lennon documentary The U.S. vs. John Lennon (“Just a suggestion,” Skye writes, “don’t see a movie about an intense, enmeshed marriage on a first date”). Ben pashed her in the parking lot (“the Aussie term for ‘passionate kissing’,” she explains in the book). A couple of dates later, after a “minimalist macrobiotic meal”, Ben takes her to his bedroom. Skye declared it the best sex she’d had since a lesbian relationship. “Sensual, connected, lusty and playful. It was obvious he respected me and my body.” Ben later admits that on the way to the date, he felt unsure and intimidated. He stopped at the Sunset Marquis, where he received a much-needed pep talk from Maroon 5’s Adam Levine. When Skye got home, she immediately texted Ben: “How about some morning sex?” When Skye returned Ben’s guitar, she asked, “Is everything okay?” “Yeah,” he replied. “It’s just that you seem to be coming on a bit strong … texting me five times after is too much. Whatever you’re feeling, I am not.” Skye was hurt. A friend advised her not to contact Ben for two weeks. “Not a day less.” After about a week, Ben called. “I’ve been thinking about you.” He appeared at her door, bearing kumquats. “I like you a lot,” he said. “I just like taking things slow, to see if it’s real and we’re not just chasing a high or something.” Skye thought of the scene in her hit movie Say Anything, where Lloyd says to Diane: “Are you here because you need someone or because you need me?” She tells Ben: “I’m up for taking it slow.” They have now been married for 16 years. Their daughter, Goldie, is 15.  “Is it a coincidence that the three major relationships in my life have been with musicians?” Skye ponders in her memoir. “Maybe not. I grew up wishing my father’s songs had expressed love for me.” Skye did not meet her dad, Scottish pop star Donovan (Sunshine Superman, Mellow Yellow, Hurdy Gurdy Man), until one week before her 18th birthday. “Now my partner sings achingly beautiful, romantic songs about me, and silly, sweet ones for our daughters. “His love, devotion and camaraderie make the world feel limitless, yet safe, for all of us. And nothing has helped me make peace with my fatherless past more than seeing Ben father my daughters.” Skye had previously been celebrated in the Beastie Boys song Get It Together. Because she’s the cheese and I’m the macaroni Skye later changed her tattoo from ADAM to MADAME. In her memoir, Ione Skye calls Ben Lee “the love of my life. I still get excited every time you walk into the room.” Say Everything (Harper Collins) is out on April 2. George Kambosos survived 12 rounds with Queensland slugger Jake Wyllie before calling out super-lightweight world Richardson Hitchens George Kambosos scored a bloody and bruising unanimous decision win over Jake Wyllie but late-notice hero Wyllie won over plenty of new fans in pushing the former unified lightweight world champion the full 12 rounds at Qudos Bank Arena Kambosos was bloodied after a head clash in the ninth round before claiming the win with scores of 117-111 we gave Sydney a good war,” Kambosos said he’s the best domestic guy at 140 outside of me “I would’ve loved to put him away Just needing a win to propel himself towards a super-lightweight world title shot against Richardson Hitchens Kambosos was a level above the plucky replacement early on Wyllie had bought a ticket to watch the fight in the stands but answered the SOS call of promoter Eddie Hearn stepping in on just one week’s notice after original opponent Daud Yordan pulled out A shot at @HeIsRichardson for the World Title next for @georgekambosos? 👀#KambososWylliepic.twitter.com/AaIVEigN8U The Queenslander received a standing ovation in the ring moments after the result was announced “I prepared for this on five days’ notice “I feel like I won so many people over tonight and I believe I’m destined for great things.” Contract from @MatchroomBoxing incoming for Jake Wyllie ✍️Well deserved 👏#KambososWylliepic.twitter.com/lyggUAZAvu Kambosos proved he can carry the speed and power that saw him become the unified lightweight world champion up to super-lightweight He didn’t have it all his own way against the $6.50 underdog Wyllie though and ‘Ferocious’ was forced to contend with a bad cut on his left eye The difference in class and experience was evident from the third round as Kambosos countered brilliantly but laughed it off and had arguably his best round of the fight in the sixth Kambosos went to the body well in the eighth but a bad cut from a head-clash opened over his left eye to open the ninth Cutman Brian Wilmot worked overtime on the cut in the corner before Wyllie went on the hunt in the 10th BAD CUT FOR KAMBOSOS 👀#KambososWyllie | Live NOW on DAZN pic.twitter.com/KR5zAOz4Qn Wyllie remained dangerous until the final bell before Kambosos called out American champion Hitchens “Shit Chins don’t punch like that,” he said Hearn anointed Wyllie as “a new star in AUstralian boxing,” and said the Brisbane Broncos fan will have a contract with his Matchroom Boxing promotion before confirming Kambosos will fight Hitchens later in the year “He’s gotta be ready for that date and if he is we’ve got a date for him to move forward for George Kambosos to fight in America and try to become a two-weight world champion “Hitchens is ready to put it on the line Skye Nicolson has sensationally been beaten in her WBC featherweight world title defence by American challenger Tiara Brown and claimed a razor-thin split decision with scores of 94-96 The shock result ends Nicolson’s title reign in her third defence Brown collapsed to the ground as Nicolson was left with a rueful smile on her face “Skye fought Tiara’s fight tonight,” said promoter Eddie Hearn “I thought it could have gone either way and it went to the Australian judge (Phil Austin) “Skye made the mistake of fighting Tiara’s fight but she didn’t use her feet and she let Tiara make it a dogfight.” with Brown consistently walking Nicolson down was made to work harder than she ever has in her professional career The Ausse was warned in the fifth for a shot behind the head Brown was relentless through the closing rounds forcing Nicolson to trade at close quarters and not giving the Commonwealth Games gold medallist time to work with both claiming victory before Brown took the decision Queensland’s heavyweight sensation Teremoana Jr made light work of James Singh annihilating the overmatched Fijian inside one round Teremoana hit Singh at will before dropping him midway through the frame A relentless barrage forced the fight to be stopped to save Singh from taking any more punishment Teremoana burst into the limelight at the Paris Olympics winning his first fight in a first round knockout before going out in a closely contested decision to eventual gold medallist Bakhodir Jalolov Teremoana called out fellow Aussie heavyweight Jackson Murray “I signed the contract two years ago telling this masthead: “A lot less chat when I saw you yesterday “Man’s gassed up after that win Follow all of the action in our blog below Tim Tszyu gives his prediction for the Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford super-fight in Las Vegas Justis Huni could soon be a world champion after a shock call up to fight for a heavyweight world title Mitch Leek is used to ride horses on the morning of his fights and was prepared to follow in his ancestors racing footsteps but he’s now all in on his rising professional boxing career Tim Tszyu’s path towards becoming a two-time world champion has just opened up with several names being mentioned to appear on the card of a much-anticipated rematch Former Supercars driver-turned-OnlyFans star Renee Gracie has tried her hand at a new sport – but her boxing debut turned into a farce Michael Zerafa says he‘s willing to step in and defeat showman Keith Thurman if Tim Tszyu says no ahead of a possible world title fight in his hometown of Melbourne a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on unlocking new therapeutic pathways for obesity and other metabolic health disorders today announced that it will participate in the following upcoming healthcare conferences: Available webcasts will be accessible on Skye’s website Investor Relationsir@skyebioscience.com(858) 410-0266 LifeSci Advisors, Mike Moyermmoyer@lifesciadvisors.com(617) 308-4306 Media InquiriesLifeSci Communications, Michael Fitzhughmfitzhugh@lifescicomms.com(628) 234-3889 This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology including “anticipated,” “plans,” “goal,” “focus,” “aims,” “intends,” “believes,” “can,” “could,” “challenge,” “predictable,” “will,” “would,” “may” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology but are not limited to: (i) statements regarding the superior safety and tolerability profile of nimacimab relative to other small molecule CB1 inhibitors (ii) statements relating to any expectations regarding the efficacy and therapeutic potential of nimacimab as a monotherapy or in combination with a GLP-1 targeted drug including expectations based on preclinical DIO models (iii) statements regarding nimacimab’s potential to change weight loss standards of care (iv) statements regarding superior potency of nimacimab to other small molecule CB1 inhibitors based on nimacimab’s mechanism of action and (v) statements regarding the timing of receipt of final data from Skye’s Phase 2 obesity study of nimacimab Such statements and other statements in this press release that are not descriptions of historical facts are forward-looking statements that are based on management’s current expectations and assumptions and are subject to risks and uncertainties If such risks or uncertainties materialize or such assumptions prove incorrect and stock price could be materially negatively affected We operate in a rapidly changing environment it is not possible for our management to predict all risks nor can we assess the impact of all factors on our business or the extent to which any factor may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements the Company may make Risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially include uncertainty regarding the results of future testing and development efforts and other risks that are described in the Company’s periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission including in the “Risk Factors” section of Skye’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q Skye disclaims any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking statements The 20-year-old, who was a member of two gold medal-winning U.S. teams at the World Championships, quickly reframed her injury to focus on the future. “It was definitely devastating in the moment, knowing just how hard I’d worked to get to that point and how ready I was and felt,” Blakely told Olympics.com this week. “So, having such an unforeseen… injury was super devastating and heartbreaking. “But knowing that I was so ready and had a great chance of making that team just made me remember that I don’t want to give up on the dream that I already had for myself,” she continued. “Knowing that I was that close – I don’t want to give up.” Blakely is combining that determination with some caution in her approach to returning the sport, balancing her long-term Olympic ambitions with staying healthy. She has already returned to competition on the uneven bars as a freshman at the University of Florida and says adding balance beam may be possible later in the season. Elite gymnastics in 2025 is also a possibility. “It’s definitely something I’ve been considering,” she says. “All-around is something that I’m not quite sure about, but I have thought about bars or beam. But most importantly, I want to get back healthy first and stay healthy. “I just want to see how each month progresses – how I’m feeling and how my Achilles is doing. When it gets closer to summertime, I’ll start making some plans based on how I’m feeling.” It could be the perfect plan for the 2022 world balance beam finalist, as the 2025 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships will feature only all-around and individual apparatus competitions. “Definitely thinking about it,” said Blakely. PRESS THEATRE PODCASTS NEWSLETTERS FIKA & STILLA LECTURES COURSES THE LOCAL SHOW HUTCHMOOT HUTCHMOOT UK HOUSEMOOT SearchAll The Difference: An Interview With Skye PetersonMatt ConnerJan 108 min readUpdated: Feb 3 Skye Peterson was in search of an adventure As a songwriter born to a songwriter and a family steeped in multiple artistic expressions and encouragement Skye tapped into the wisdom of the trade rather quickly in her own journey Near the top of the list was the emphasis on experience over education All The Difference (2024) is the resulting recording a body of work informed by an overseas adventure of living in a castle and committing herself to a community near Carnforth Skye’s newest set of songs asks tough questions while dodging easy answers and wrestles with the faith she’s been handed honest companions for the sojourner committed to an authentic journey We recently sat down with her to hear more about the experiences behind the album and the artists she’s into most these days Matt Conner: Growing up in such a musical family and with friends and neighbors so much a part of the industry in Nashville was it always clear you’d want to make music of your own Skye Peterson: I knew that I've always loved writing songs and I've always loved to share them I knew that would never stop happening regardless of whether or not it was my career path I have always written to process and to pray—for other people So there are lots of different reasons I would write Over the course of the last couple of years of actually doing it for my job I've seen these other kinds of motivations sneak in there—approval or attention or money so I'm going to sit down at the piano and write a song about it I do think being surrounded by songwriters and musicians allowed it to never be a question in my mind that it was possible to follow it as my actual career path I don't think it's a given that you could do it for work I didn't go to music school on purpose because the songwriters I loved most in the world didn't go to music school They just wrote a bunch of songs and experienced a lot of life and wrote about that and got better the more they did it That was the advice that was given to me by my dad and several others ‘Don’t go learn how to write a song in a class so of course you’re hearing all sorts of Bible stories and having lots of really good yet hard conversations You're meeting Jesus all over again and in all sorts of new and surprising ways SP: It was called Capernwray Hall and it was in Northwest England What did you expect that to do for you in advance and how much of that was true on the other side SP: I expected to leave with more answers about God and how God works is that they don't want to give you the answers They want to teach you how to ask questions and how to actually think about things instead of just teaching you the information I left with a clear understanding that I was loved and also a bigger understanding of how broken I was Both of those things got bigger simultaneously You also read through the whole Bible while you're there and there are only 60 students who are all in your same kind of life stage It was so healthy for me to be able to actually ask those things and to learn how to have grace for myself and be brave enough to accept that God is a mystery Maybe not knowing means there's more room for faith and trust and belief rather than certainty MC: It feels like all those themes are wound through these songs Does that make this set of songs like the proper unpacking of that whole year SP: I think that year influenced a lot of these songs for sure The album centers around God's consistency and God's kindness One of the things I wrestled with over that year and the years following was the idea that God is either irrelevant to the world or unkind to the world and the people in it—and I didn't like either of those options God's been slowly proving me wrong since I knew how to articulate those fears of mine The album follows a steady theme of his consistency—that whenever I mess up or I don't understand it doesn't mean that he's not here or close or kind I had these big expectations of what God speaking to me would be like We hear lots of those big stories—a burning bush most of the moments I feel God speaking to me have been as small as a daffodil in my front yard or a kiss on the cheek from my husband ordinary things I now attribute to God’s kindness rather than coincidence And they're actually not small at all year after year—keep coming up again and getting bigger and better and more beautiful They’re these literal little miracles that come out of the ground So a lot of the album is about learning how to see him how to view ordinary things as not ordinary MC: There's a real willingness in these songs to frame yourself in a lesser way— you’re not the hero at all It’s documenting a humble moment or admitting what you need to unlearn Is there any way that you're uncomfortable with putting yourself out there for public consumption Do you ever think about the way you’re framed in these things “If you're the hero of your own story you're telling it wrong.” And that voice has been in my head for a long time telling me how to be honest in my music and not in an uncomfortable way What’s been on my mind a lot lately is how it's easy for Christian artists to be dishonest you can sum up the three-and-a-half best versions of everything you've gone through and put it to beautiful music You're not singing about the whole time And so I've wanted to paint the whole picture of what my faith experience has been like which doesn't have to be like everyone else's The scariest song for me to put on that record was the song called “Calling You My Lord.” I mean “I'm positive I need you / I'm pretty sure I want you / but I don't know if I can really say I trust you.” That’s just like straight-up scary to admit I've seen a lot of people nodding along It's easy to feel alone when you're doubting I just don't think that's the case I think it's easy to put on a brave Christian face and I think that can be good to do sometimes—to put your body in a posture like even though deep down I have a hard time believing this I'm going to say out loud that I believe this.” My goal is to lead these thoughts somewhere else I hope that these songs point back to the cross to what Christ has done and how he's redeemed those questions and how he actually is the answer to every question I have So that song kind of admits that I have a hard time believing in him and then it ends with “But I'm still here and I'm still calling you my Lord and I'm not going anywhere.” I'm staying here Regardless of all of my doubts over the years there’s been the steady heartbeat of God's love that has been impossible to ignore It's like my lifeline; it keeps me going and I don't know why Why do I keep writing songs about him if I don't love him MC: What does the cutting room floor look like on this Were there a lot of songs to choose from for this or do you pick a few and then really hone in on them This album was kind of slow to make because I wanted to choose the right songs I waited until I wrote the next right song to record it So the songs are probably written within like eight or nine months We'd record them one at a time after I had written them so there aren’t a lot of unfinished ideas lying around MC: What do you want people to take away from listening to this album SP: I want people to take away that God loves to give us gifts and that God is a lot more generous in his gift-giving than I think we often give him credit for And so I hope that not only is this record one of those gifts from God but I also hope that it will help them see that God is everywhere I think that God's gifts are still given even if they aren't received at the moment MC: We talk a lot about lyrics and themes and things like that when we're talking with artists in the Rabbit Room but can you take me through some musical touchpoints for you but I also love Sandra McCracken and Sara Groves and Jess Ray and Taylor Leonhardt Those kinds of Christian artists I think are really great and are more in line with what I love to actually write I mainly listen to Anais Mitchell and Jon Foreman lately MC: Anything else that you would want people to know about the album SP: I would love to say Asher Peterson recorded or produced the record He was a big part of choosing the songs and bringing them all to life Ben Shive produced a song and my friend Jon Guerra produced a song too I would love people to know that it wasn't just me Skye Peterson is a singer-songwriter based in Nashville All The Difference (2024) is her second full length album Her new project “Fielder,” a duo with fellow sing-songwriter Addison Agen is putting out its first single later this year For more resources on art and faith, sign up for our other newsletters: Poetry, Music, and Articles and art to nourish Christ-centered communities for the life of the world About the Rabbit Room Make a donation Jobs Contact Us- General Contact Us- Membership Privacy Policy By Ione SkyeGallery Books: 304 pages, $30If you buy books linked on our site, The Times may earn a commission from Bookshop.org, whose fees support independent bookstores. “I often fantasized that one day my dad would stumble across my face on a magazine cover and be overcome with regret for not getting to know such a wonderful girl,” writes Ione Skye. The 54-year-old actor and Gen X it girl pieces together her turbulent life in her memoir, “Say Everything.” Her father, the famous folk musician Donovan, didn’t acknowledge her until she was 17. In 1987, not long after Skye starred in “River’s Edge,” her father’s lawyer sent an official letter to Skye’s mother requesting that Skye undertake a DNA test to establish whether or not she was Donovan’s biological daughter. Was that why her father had always referred to her as “the girl,” she wondered? Skye says, “There’s so much I relate to with my father: his avoidance and fear of intimacy, his selfishness. But, for sure, it’s very different the way my brother, husband and [my daughter] Kate’s fathers are so dutiful. … My father wasn’t alone in being that kind of [absent] father, as an artist of his generation.” But Skye’s dad is the least interesting aspect of her life, as her book reveals. Skye’s mother and her mom’s curious, eccentric boyfriends as well as Skye’s older brother Donovan Jr. provide plenty of stories. Growing up in Hollywood with aspiring actors, musicians and starstruck fans also makes for endless drama. “I’m pretty open as a person,” she says. “Whether that’s growing up in L.A., where people have a very open culture because everyone does therapy, or whether I’m just like this. … I’m not rattled. It wasn’t a divergence from how I am naturally. When I feel that I can trust people and share, I’m good at it. With this book, I want people to get to know me, in a way.” As for the timing, Skye says, “I’m at an age where I trusted myself. I felt really supported by my husband and the publisher and editor. And while the book definitely gets vulnerable, people seem really interested in the ’90s and what it was like to be an actor, to know those people.” Books Moon Unit Zappa’s memoir is a self-portrait of an insecure and often confused child, worshipful of her absent father, Frank Zappa, and thirsty for maternal affection. “I’d thought that would be one of the hardest times of my life, when Adam and I broke up. But I kind of liked all of that freedom I had when I was in New York, and I had my own apartment. It was the first time I was doing what I should have been, what was age-appropriate in your mid-20s,” Skye says. Until that point, Skye rues that she had lived like an adult since childhood, the inevitable consequence of entering Hollywood as an adolescent and lacking conventional parental guidance. Now a parent herself, Skye says she understands her father, even if her approach to raising children is vastly different. Music The memoir “The Harder I Fight the More I Love You” tackles the singer’s tumultuous childhood and complicated relationship with her mother. Ione Skye writes in her memoir about ex-boyfriend Anthony Kiedis’ heroin addiction. (Jeff Kravitz / FilmMagic via Getty Images) It is a relationship Skye views differently as the mother of a 16-year-old daughter. She has no regrets in recalling the heartbreaking teenage years she spent watching her boyfriend in the hooks of addiction, since Kiedis bared his own demons in his 2004 memoir. “I don’t want to expose someone’s life, and legally you can’t anyway. He really laid it all out in [his book] ‘Scar Tissue,’” she says. “I thought people might be interested in my side of the story.” Kathleen Hanna’s memoir, ‘Rebel Girl,’ is a bold portrait: a crucial book about feminist politics and art and a tender examination of a woman who survived abuse and sexual assault. Skye concedes that writing a memoir is a challenge, but not so much emotionally as narratively — contouring the flow and storytelling with an editor’s sharp eye. “I’ve loved writing since I was young so I have a good memory. It wasn’t as if I was uncovering any of these stories that I’d mentally locked away; I’ve thought about it. So writing this was good, and hard, to do. Some of those chapters were harder to go through during editing, while some were really delicious.” It’s easy to draw a clear parallel between her father’s early rejection and her hunger for acknowledgment, desire and attention. Still, she counters, “I didn’t want it to be all about chasing love and romance. I don’t want to use the word ‘love addict,’ but I saw that I was really looking for security and the minute someone was out of sight, it was ‘out of sight, out of mind!’ What calmed me down was having someone with me, even my girlfriends. I needed a sidekick at all times, which I saw very clearly in writing this book.” She adds, “More clearly than ever, I saw that if I could do over one part of my life, it would be to meet the whole [Red Hot] Chili Peppers scene when I was 10 years older, or just to have been friends with them. I wished I’d had a lighter touch with that whole group. I love a lot of people in that group, but it definitely went too deep, and that’s partially why I got married so young. I thought I was so mature.” Having purged stories both sad and seductive, Skye wraps her memoir with an homage to the husband and adult children she adores. And — with film roles and work as a painter — this memoir is far from a full stop to her creative life. Television Subscribe for unlimited accessSite Map SKYE United fans won’t see Marcus Collier leading their senior team into battle again The 28-year-old midfielder told head coach Phil McGuinness last week that he’d decided to leave Collier made his senior debut for Skye in 2013 and is the club’s longest serving senior player after Daniel Attard.Aside from a couple of seasons as a sub-junior at Cranbourne (Casey Comets) and a season at Seaford United in 2015 Collier has been a fixture at Skye Recreation Reserve not just for me but for the club,” he said.McGuinness understands Collier’s decision and wants to see him finally realise his talent “I’m encouraging Marcus to try out at a higher level,” McGuinness said “He’s given so much to Skye and deserves that opportunity.” However a number of local clubs have shown interest in the midfielder who is at the peak of his powers as a footballer Then there’s the lure of State 4 outfit Endeavour United “I’ve got ties simply because I live there and one of my best mates (Jason Nowakowski) plays there.”Collier came close to quitting Skye at the start of the year but McGuinness convinced him to stay “He knew it was on the cards that I was going to leave back then,” Collier said “I knew it was going to be a rebuild as quite a few players left but Phil got me to stay and see out the season “We thought it was going to be a battle which is exactly how it turned out “Right now though I’m in limbo and I honestly don’t know where I’m going “But to the people at Skye I just want to say thankyou for everything over the years “These people are unreal and they’ve been family to me “I wish the new people coming in (on the committee) all the best and I hope they can take the club in the direction they want which is to get bigger and better “The new president Mick (Stevens) is a good mate of mine and I know he’ll do well.”In State 5 news Mount Eliza head coach Gerry McDonagh will have the opportunity of putting his own stamp on the senior squad as he prepares to oversee his first pre-season with the Emil Madsen Reserve outfit McDonagh filled the vacancy left by the sacking of Alex Halikias in the first half of last season and guided the side to a fifth-placed finish in only its second season of State League competition Rarely does someone with McDonagh’s credentials coach at State 5 level Frankston Pines and Bentleigh Greens before kicking off his coaching career with Sandringham’s under-16s.His impressive CV lists senior assistants’ roles at Bentleigh Greens (under Harry Chalkitis and Dean Hennessey) Dandenong City (under Aaron Healey) and Mornington (under Adam Jamieson) His first head coaching appointment was with Berwick City for the 2017 season and in 2023 he was head coach of Doveton in what is now VPL2.Eyebrows were raised when he took the Mount Eliza job given that he was coming out of the NPL system “I’d taken some time off from the game until Justin (Sheppard club president) rang me and said he’d heard I was a local so he asked me to come down and have a chat,” McDonagh said “I met him and Gary Talbot and they explained where the club was at and what it wanted to continue doing about developing players and providing a pathway to senior football “They’ve got around 750 juniors so developing a pathway to senior football and helping players make that transition is hopefully something I can contribute to “That’s why I took the job.”But McDonagh is not solely focussed on developmental coaching “We’ve all got that competitive beast about us “Anyone involved in football enjoys winning “I certainly want to identify some of the kids in that 16 17 and 18-year-old age group and provide a pathway for them but if we have to find additional players to fill the gaps we have we might bring a couple in.“Like any team you need to have the right shape and organisation and there’s still room for improvement with the current group in those areas “For us to be more potent up front there’s some more work to be done because we need to be more clinical in our attacking third.”Mount Eliza proved to be competitive last season and it wouldn’t take much to thrust the fledgling senior squad into the promotion spotlight in 2025 For McDonagh though there is no mention of that dreaded “p” word and he was quick to underplay his team’s prospects next season “At this stage all of our players are coming back but it remains to be seen whether or not that changes over the pre-season timeframe.“I’m expecting Aspendale and Seaford – two of the teams that finished above us this year – will be strong again next year and you can expect someone else to emerge as they usually do “We just hope that we can be competitive and get some results along the way.”In VPL1 news as expected James Bretnall stepped down as president at Langwarrin’s AGM last week and was replaced by Rob Vickery Australia’s largest performance vehicle workshop Vickery had previously held the positions of vice-president treasurer and general committee member and has two sons playing at the club.Bretnall has taken over the treasurer’s role John Heskins is vice-president and Ritchie Horvat is secretary “I’m looking to be more engaged with state government and local council regarding development at Lawton Park,” Bretnall said “We’re looking at getting a synthetic surface on the top pitch (near the main entrance) so I have to see what that looks like and how to make that a reality the subsurface has been done so it’s ready to transition to a synthetic pitch.” Langwarrin also announced that Horvat Adam Davison and Ian Lesslie have been granted life membership.Meanwhile organiser Tanya Wallace has released the date of next year’s annual Steve Wallace Cup and Steve Wallace Plate events to be held at Langwarrin’s Lawton Park headquarters Frankston Pines and Baxter will contest the Steve Wallace Cup Seaford United and newcomer Chelsea will contest the Steve Wallace Plate.In Football Victoria news the state federation released best and fairest and top scorer winners throughout women’s and men’s State League competition last week In women’s State 3 South Kallista Tzelios of Seaford United was the league’s best and fairest winner while Aspendale’s Lily Smith was league top scorer In women’s State 4 South Kira Greenwood of Mount Martha won best and fairest honours and Chelsea’s Makayla Bader was league top scorer In men’s State 5 South Aspendale captain Matthew Bruce won the best and fairest award and evergreen Rosebud striker Dave Greening was league top scorer.In other news Football Australia’s announcement of its new national second tier competition landed squarely in the didn’t-see-that-coming basket Last week FA announced that its much-vaunted NST would kick off next October as a nine-round competition run over three months consisting of group stage matches leading to an elimination finals series that culminates in a Championship Final in early December The competing teams will be the eight NST foundation clubs plus eight member federation premiers First published in the Mornington News – 5 November 2024 The Gersh Agency has signed Australian actress Skye Ladell for co-representation with offices in both Los Angeles and New York Ladell is making waves with her role as “Chloe” in the upcoming U.S feature film 1 Million Followers (Ascension Media which explores the dark side of influencer culture is set to be released in select theaters and on VOD on October 25th Ladell recently starred in the TV mini-series Pregnant by a Billionaire (Nebula Pictures adding to her growing momentum in the industry Originally from Durban, South Africa, and raised in Australia, Ladell is represented by the Sydney-based Rob Woodburn Agency (RWA) in her home country “Skye is a client I have high expectations for and I’m thrilled to have Gersh join the team as we navigate the next chapter of her career,” said Woodburn Ladell’s signing with Gersh marks a pivotal moment in her rising career as she continues to expand her international presence Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time Benjamin Law asks public figures to discuss the subjects we’re told to keep private by getting them to roll a die The numbers they land on are the topics they’re given has received an Order of Australia for services to the community through her fundraising and charitable support roles Skye Leckie: “People say grief gets easier over time But you’ve also got to get on.”Credit: Dominic Lorrimer I went to a boarding school where the only decent thing to eat was fresh bread so I rolled out of school looking like a refrigerator: overweight It was something I knew I had to work on and I was running a lot – soft-sand running – but then had to have knee surgery I’m very fortunate; my mother had beautiful skin and all she used was Pond’s Cold Cream and you can get all the products from Chanel or Dior or whatever but the basic things can be just as useful Good skincare doesn’t have to be expensive What have you achieved with your body that makes you most proud We trained for six months with telephone books in our packs Do people often make incorrect presumptions about you because of how you look People are generally surprised when they meet me I’m warm and inviting; it’s very important for me to make people feel welcome and relaxed “Do you think I’m difficult?” She dropped the phone But I’m a doer and I know exactly how I want things to work I don’t think there’s anything wrong with that You couldn’t find two people more different: my dream is to walk into a room with a thousand people I don’t know; that would be David’s worst nightmare But he was happy for me to do those things I loved and I was happy for him to sit at home and flick from Nine to Seven to Ten – a complete television junkie David getting sick was incredibly upsetting “Why have you left me like this?” He was my voice of reason He got 100 per cent of me and I can be really annoying [Laughs] I must’ve been really annoying that day I grew up with girls; I don’t really understand men So I was lucky to get David and have two boys [Harry And one thing I miss for them is that father-son bond You want to go to that one person who’s going to listen to you the only person who wants to hear about your children is the person you had them with You can’t just bury yourself in a darkened room but it’s just not front of mind all the time Has David’s death made you reflect on what constitutes a good death We were in COVID lockdown in the [NSW] Southern Highlands I donned an apron and said to David and the boys but I’ll see you at the dinner table at seven!” The first night I came up with something “She’s trying to kill me earlier.” [Laughs] I would absolutely watch a reality TV show of all this We had time for him to regale the boys with all these stories It was a real gift having that time together And also incredibly fit and well put-together but I reckon I’ve probably got 15 more years to go and I don’t want to 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don\\u2019t care what you do all day but I\\u2019ll see you at the dinner table at seven!\\u201D The first night I came up with something \\u201CShe\\u2019s trying to kill me earlier.\\u201D [Laughs] but I reckon I\\u2019ve probably got 15 more years to go and I don\\u2019t want to spend them on my own And they\\u2019d have to be able to play bridge What\\u2019s the secret to feeling sexy in your 60s You don\\u2019t want to be mutton dressed up as lamb ShareSaveCommentBusinessSportsMoneySkye Nicolson Ready For WBC World Featherweight Title DefenseByJenn Nelson Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights Jenn Nelson is Founder & CEO of WBEFollow AuthorMar 18 AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 11: Australian boxer Skye Nicolson poses during a media opportunity at .. will be challenging for her first world title making this a pivotal fight for both boxers near-shutout victory over former world champion and No Boxing is deeply rooted in Nicolson’s family history but tragically lost his life alongside their brother Gavin in a car accident in 1994 while heading to training—just a year before Skye was born Jamie had represented Australia at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics and won World and Commonwealth gold in Moscow (1989) and Auckland (1990) Nicolson has carved out her own legacy in the sport rising to become one of Australia’s most accomplished women in boxing Nicolson gave insights on her upcoming bout with Brown SAUDI ARABIA - OCTOBER 12: Skye Nicolson of Australia punches Raven Chapman of the UK during .. More their bout as part of the Riyadh Season - IV Crown Showdown at Kingdom Arena on October 12 (Photo by Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing/Getty Images) Q: How do you mentally prepare for a high-stakes match like this especially knowing your opponent is coming in with everything to gain Nicolson: "High-pressure situations bring out the best in me I’m especially excited for this fight because it’s my homecoming as world champion Tiara Brown is probably the most avoided fighter in the division and there’s a reason for that—she’s definitely a challenge But I’m confident that the pressure will bring out the best in me and I’ve been preparing for moments like this my whole life I’m so confident in my ability and my preparation Staying at the top is as tough as getting there but I know myself and know I’ve done everything to be the best version of myself in the ring and I’m ready to prove that on Saturday." Q: Do you anticipate this being more of a tactical match Nicolson: "I’m a very technical and tactical fighter I control the pace and the distance of the fight Her game plan will likely be to not let me get into my rhythm and to throw off my flow because she knows that’s where I’m at my best I’m expecting an aggressive but calculated approach from her Whether she tries to smother me with pressure or box from a distance and make me come to her I’ve got the answers for whatever strategy she brings It’s always about being ready for every possibility and I feel prepared for anything she decides to do." SAUDI ARABIA - OCTOBER 12: Skye Nicolson celebrates victory over Raven Chapman (not .. More pictured) during the Women's WBC World Featherweight title fight between Skye Nicolson and Raven Chapman as part of the Riyadh Season - IV Crown Showdown card at Kingdom Arena on October 12 Q: What does it mean to you to defend your WBC featherweight title on home soil Nicolson: "I’ve been looking forward to this moment This is my third world title defense and my fourth world title fight To be fighting such a talented and experienced opponent in front of my home crowd means so much to me and the nation will make a huge difference It’s not just about me; I’m fighting for everyone who’s supported me along the way so to be back in Australia for such a big event is truly special I can’t wait for the moment I step into the arena next Saturday—it’s going to be unforgettable." Q: What statement do you want to make with this match I know there are still doubters in the boxing world who question my abilities and I think many see this fight as my biggest test yet My goal is to pass this test with flying colors and prove the doubters wrong I’m not just some ‘girly girl,’ as Tiara Brown calls me or a ‘spoiled princess.’ I work incredibly hard I can do more than just box on the back foot—I can do it all This fight is the perfect stage to showcase everything I’m capable of." Skye Nicolson’s path from a young amateur boxer to an undefeated world champion has been forged by passion Her next big test comes in the form of Tiara Brown today announced new preclinical data for its novel CB1 antibody In a murine diet-induced obesity (DIO) model “This new preclinical study highlights that a truly peripherally-restricted CB1 inhibitor—nimacimab—effectively drives weight loss in a DIO model Nimacimab compared favorably to and provided significant additive weight loss when combined with GLP-1-targeted drugs like tirzepatide,” said Punit Dhillon this study builds on our previous preclinical DIO data in human CB1 knock-in mice that showed significant dose-dependent weight loss Biomarker analyses demonstrated that nimacimab-driven weight loss was associated with beneficial changes in key hormones “Skye believes nimacimab shows potential both as a monotherapy and in combination with a GLP-1 targeted drug to address unmet needs in obesity with the potential to change weight loss standards of care Initial data from Skye’s Phase 2a study in obesity is expected in late Q3/early Q4 2025.” “The second key finding of this animal study is that Skye's highly-peripherally restricted nimacimab drives efficacy similar to a less-peripherally restricted CB1 inhibitor These in vivo data continue to support our belief that our differentiated antibody approach can potentially provide meaningful efficacy without the challenge current small molecule CB1 inhibitors face—brain exposure that can cause unwanted neuropsychiatric side effects.” Figure 1 - DIO model to interrogate combination of nimacimab and tirzepatide New In Vitro Data Characterizes Differentiated Potency Characteristics Skye also shared new in vitro potency data demonstrating that nimacimab’s non-competitive allosteric binding to CB1 provides for a differentiated and potentially advantageous mechanism of inhibition versus small molecules like monlunabant potency of nimacimab and monlunabant were assessed against two concentrations of the CB1 agonist CP55940 The first condition evaluated potency of each drug with a lower concentration of CP55940 (50nM or EC80) while the second condition evaluated potency against an elevated concentration of CP55940 (2000nM or 40X EC80) These two conditions serve as a model of a physiological versus a pathological state where conditions such as obesity can promote an increase in the CB1 ligands anandamide (AEA) and 2-arachidonoylglycerol (2-AG) These data demonstrated that while nimacimab’s potency remained relatively stable the activity of monlunabant when challenged with a higher concentration of a CB1 agonist was significantly impacted “These data demonstrate for the first time how nimacimab’s allosteric binding to the CB1 receptor is differentiated from the small molecules which bind to the receptor’s active orthosteric site We know that in a disease state such as obesity the CB1 receptor as well as its natural ligands there may be significant competition for the active binding site In our in vitro experiment we aimed to recreate this potential situation The biological impact of these data suggests that when there is significant competition for CB1 binding the activity of small molecules like monlunabant can be significantly impacted Clinically this could result in impacting the relationship between pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of the drug ultimately requiring more of the small molecule to overcome the competition nimacimab does not compete for the same site as the natural ligands and our data show that as a result of this allosteric binding the potency is minimally impacted regardless of the concentration of competing molecules.” we aim to realize the weight loss and metabolic benefits of this mechanism without the neuropsychiatric side effects seen with small molecule drugs the potential of superior potency of nimacimab in this disease state may offer the widest possible therapeutic window among CB1 inhibitors.” Figure 2 - Comparison of potency between monlunabant* and nimacimab** * Monlunabant’s potency dropped significantly at high agonist levels due to direct competition for the receptor’s orthosteric site.** Nimacimab’s potency was preserved due to its allosteric binding mechanism that avoids direct competition CONTACTSInvestor Relationsir@skyebioscience.com(858) 410-0266 LifeSci Advisors, Mike Moyermmoyer@lifesciadvisors.com(617) 308-4306 Media InquiriesLifeSci Communications, Michael Fitzhughmfitzhugh@lifescicomms.com(628) 234-3889 Photos accompanying this announcement are available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/97a10bc7-3e79-4fbc-9275-d0929f35c403 https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/acfb12e0-c08e-4700-b340-bc19d8a8a712 the 2024 US all-around runner-up opens up about rehabbing her Achilles injury The fact that Blakely competed in Florida’s season opener is a testament to the work ethic that propelled her to two US World Championships teams and a runner-up finish at last year’s US nationals. The road back hasn’t been easy, but, as she always does, Blakely is taking things one step at a time. “I've been feeling great and having fun, and I’m so glad that I have the opportunity to compete on bars,” Blakely told Olympics.com in an exclusive interview earlier this month. “My rehab has been going well. I am now seven months post-op, so still in PT three times a week, working to get even stronger." 'Experienced' Skye Blakely in the hunt for Paris 2024 after surprise 2021 chanceThe year-long delay of the Tokyo 2020 Games thrust the then-16-year-old into Olympic contention, but an injury derailed her. Three years later, Blakely is a veteran of two World Championships and one of the major contenders for Team USA. A longtime member of the US national team, Blakely seemed poised to make her Olympic debut in Paris until injury struck just days before competition was set to begin at the US Trials. It was a heartbreaking déjà vu: Blakely had also suffered an elbow injury at Trials in 2021. The repeated setbacks could have shattered her resolve. Instead, they strengthened it. “It was definitely devastating in the moment, knowing just how hard I had worked to get there and how ready I felt,” she said. “But knowing I was so close made me realise I don’t want to give up on the dream I already had for myself. I just want to get back healthy and work toward it again." While she has yet to decide whether she’ll return to elite competition in 2025, Los Angeles 2028 remains firmly in her sights. One thing that made her recovery process more manageable has been not going through it alone. Florida teammate Kayla DiCello, who also tore her Achilles at the US trials, became a critical support system for Blakely throughout rehab. “Being in the same situation together allowed me to have someone to lean on,” Blakely said. “We were in the same boat mentally—supporting each other on tough days, pushing each other forward, and celebrating small victories. Having her along for the recovery process definitely made things easier.” The postponement of the Olympics to 2021 allowed American gymnasts born in 2005 to try to qualify for Tokyo. One of them is Skye Blakely, who grew up in the same gym as Olympic champions Carly Patterson, Nastia Liukin, and Madison Kocian. Even with experience on some of the sport’s biggest stages, Blakely admits her NCAA debut was nerve-racking. "I was definitely a little nervous - it had been a while since I competed, and coming off an injury is always a different feeling," she said. "But I worked really hard to make the bar lineup because I really wanted to compete in my first freshman meet. Getting through the routine and landing my dismount was just such a great feeling." That moment was made even more special by sharing it with her sister, Sloane, a senior on the Gators squad. “It's just such an amazing feeling knowing that we started gymnastics together, training together,” Blakely explained. “But because of the age difference, when we were younger, we didn't really have much of a chance to compete together. “So, being able to be on the same team again in college, in the same lineup, just cheering for each other and being excited for each other - it’s an amazing experience.” That bond could be on display again in a different way, as Sloane suffered a lower leg injury in Florida’s meet against Oklahoma on Friday (21 February), potentially shifting the dynamic between the sisters. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Skye Blakely (@skyeblakely) Blakely is taking her comeback one step at a time but she’s not rushing her return to other events "I think the next event that would definitely happen is beam “I’m not going to push myself too hard—just going to let it come.” Her primary focus is rediscovering her gymnastics embracing the energy and excitement of NCAA competition after years in the elite ranks "Collegiate gymnastics is a lot different,” she said “Competing every weekend is something I haven’t done in a really and not make every meet feel like such a big deal.” “I just really want to have fun in my freshman year coming off such a big injury,” Blakely said “That’s definitely the goal for this season.” Elsa Panciroli with the Elgol dinosaur fossil This dinosaur is thought to have lived around 166 million years ago A fossil that was first discovered over 50 years ago has finally been identified as a dinosaur that lived around 166 million years ago A fossil first discovered over 50 years ago has finally been identified as the remains of a pony-sized dinosaur that lived about 166 million years ago The fossil was spotted at the base of a cliff on the Isle of Skye in Scotland in 1973 but it was not collected by paleontologists for another 45 years due to its tricky location this fossil — which includes fragments of a spine and hip bones — may be the remains of a dinosaur that lived during the Jurassic Period (201.3 and 145.0 million years ago) nicknamed the "Elgol dinosaur" after the village near where it was found is now considered the most complete dinosaur fossil ever discovered in Scotland as well as being the earliest ever unearthed there Located off the northwestern coast of Scotland, the Isle of Skye is the location of several dinosaur fossils and footprints from the Middle Jurassic period, which is poorly represented in the global fossil record Related: Megalodon may have grown up to 80 feet long — far larger than previous estimates The newly identified dinosaur may have been about the size of a pony and was at least eight years old when it died it was exceedingly difficult to remove from the ground Researchers rediscovered the fragmented fossil in 2015 and itwas eventually excavated and transported from its cliff location in 2018 a NERC Independent Research Fellow at National Museums Scotland "I was able to persuade the team to give it a try It took a lot of hard work from a lot of people but we did it: finally we can confirm and publish Scotland's first recorded and most complete dinosaur Paleontologists then studied the fossil using a range of techniques which is a non-destructive imaging technique that uses X-rays to create highly detailed 3D images of small objects at a microscopic scale which were one of the first dinosaurs ever named —Australia's 'upside down' dinosaur age had two giant predators, 120 million-year-old fossils reveal —What if a giant asteroid had not wiped out the dinosaurs? —Enormous skull of 200-million-year-old giant dinosaur discovered in China If this new dinosaur is indeed ornithopodan it may be among the earliest ornithischian fossils and possibly the oldest ornithopodan body fossil in the world would already have been a fossil by the time that the better-known ornithopods like Iguanodon and Hypsilophodon were walking the Earth," she said "Recent research on the fossils of Elgol has revealed a diverse ecosystem of extraordinarily preserved Middle Jurassic animals and I'm sure there are more exciting discoveries to come." Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name. Dinosaurs might still roam Earth if it weren't for the asteroid, study suggests T. rex researchers eviscerate 'misleading' dinosaur leather announcement Astronomers identify first 'good' candidate for controversial Planet Nine deep in our solar system What happens when a food writer swaps London’s bustle for Scotland’s beauty? Lilly Subbotin discovers the unexpected culinary delights of Skye – from langoustines on a harbour boat to black garlic butter that tastes like witchcraft I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice Since Skye is nicknamed the Misty Isle, my preconceptions - having never been to Scotland let alone a Scottish isle – of arriving to a vague mixture of rain brutal landscapes and very friendly people wasn’t totally unfounded It wasn’t until I was sat on a boat – the Seaflower – in the harbour on the Island of Rona (population: two) sipping on a large glass of chilled white wine stuffing my face with langoustine that had been caught that morning with the sun beating down on my 50SPFed face that I realised I might have been slightly misguided leaping dolphins and a humpback whale on our crossing back to Skye The first place we touch down is Lean to Coffee in the village of Ashaig An old stone building with no windows has been given a roof straddling the line between completely al fresco and a terrace They serve up excellent toasties – I try a venison and cheese that couldn’t have hit the spot more after a long drive – and fantastic pastries When the coffees and the hot sauce arrive I find out just how much local businesses support each other on Skye a roastery in Portree that also has two cafes They sell their own slap-up cakes; one chocolate and raspberry tart I later try is made by founder Niall’s mum and is utterly delicious small-batch hot sauce is made by Birch’s head roaster Elliot It’s the brightest orange imaginable and packs a wonderful The fiery sauce is also sold at Cafe Cuil – pronounced “cool” for non-gaelic folk Owner Clare originally opened it in Hackney in late 2019 things didn’t quite work out due to a certain plan-running epidemic but she moved it back to Skye in the idyllic setting of Carbost In addition to sharing local products, the people of Skye know how to get the most out of the island’s abundance of rich natural produce and wildlife. The Stein Inn serves up a simple seafood menu that’s delivered daily from Lochbay opposite Before eating we sit outside and watch the sunset across the sea making it the most picturesque pint of Guinness I’ve ever sipped all cooked by Chef Charlie over just a couple of hobs in a tiny kitchen It’s incredible what she can do with such limited space; the cooking is simple which allows the ingredients to sing at the top of their lungs – exactly what you want when they’re this fresh I tipsily share on my Instagram story (after several glasses of crisp piquepoul) that it was “the pubbiest pub I’ve ever had the pleasure of pubbing in” stone walls and a crowded but comfy and cosy ambience that makes you want to curl up like a sleepy cat Many more ingredients are foraged locally, either by Calum or his team. The following day he shows us his spots for mushrooms, though I struggle to point out anything that isn’t either poisonous or magical. Oops. One of the many things I found incredible about Skye is despite the island being 50 miles long – the second-largest island in Scotland – and the fact that you have to go pretty much everywhere by car, that old cliché is true: everyone knows everyone. This is obviously helped by having just one secondary school on the island, but there also seems to be a general Skye-ness that most residents take immense pride in. It couldn’t be more different than living in a city where most people don’t even know the name of their next-door neighbour. That and the untamed natural beauty, fairy pools, wild sprawling landscapes, ancient mountains and a sky that, at certain points, broadcasts the northern lights. And if anyone there disliked me for my Englishness, they didn’t let it be known. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies {"adUnitPath":"71347885/_main_independent/gallery","autoGallery":true,"disableAds":false,"gallery":[{"data":{"title":"iStock-1388234180.jpg","description":"Sunset on Neist Point - Isle of Skye","caption":"The Isle of Skye in all its untamed glory – a landscape as dramatic as its flavours The Isle of Skye in all its untamed glory – a landscape as dramatic as its flavours Lilly Subbotin discovers the unexpected culinary delights of Skye – from langoustines on a harbour boat to black garlic butter that tastes like witchcraft It’s really just as well singer-songwriter Ben Lee loves spending time in his Sydney home. For when the four-time ARIA award-winning artist is chatting to Domain, he makes a rather astounding revelation − he and his wife Ione Skye have been imprisoned in their Woollahra rental for the past four hours. “The door handle came off on the inside, so we’ve been locked in,” Lee calmly explains, “We’ve called the property manager and they’re sending a locksmith over. “It reminds me of being in hotel quarantine!” he adds, laughing. Before long, Lee provides an update. Help has arrived, with the locksmith quickly securing the couple’s release. Not that Lee ever appeared fazed. Or perhaps ever does. The amiable Sydney-born performer – who hit the music scene in 1992 at age 14 with the band Noise Addict before launching his solo career two years later – views every home, and life chapter, as an adventure. “In show business, you never know what’s around the corner, so you try not to think in terms of permanence,” he says. “And there’s something really nice about that. “It’s the true blue-collar nature of being an entertainer, and a song-and-dance family. You go where the work is, you stay and then you move on. The Block judge Darren Palmer’s Bondi Beach home for sale Maria Thattil’s renovated Melbourne home ‘feels like an oasis’ Inside new MasterChef Australia judge Poh Ling Yeow’s colourful, treasure-filled home “You also realise that the real vibe – the real homeliness and what your values are – is what travels with you. You can make anywhere fun, because it’s the people who make it fun.” Married since 2008 to London-born actor and artist Skye, Lee has a 23-year-old stepdaughter Kate, and his and Skye’s 14-year-old daughter, Goldie. Based in Los Angeles for many years, the family moved to Sydney during the pandemic, then returned to the US. “We came out here in 2021 and Kate stayed – she really fell in love with it here,” Lee says. In March this year, the collaborating couple – who together host their Weirder Together podcast – headed back to our shores with Goldie. And, once again, it was a case of going with the flow. “The older one’s at uni and the younger one’s at school, and they’re enjoying it, so we’re like, ‘OK, I guess we’ll stay,’” Lee says. Certainly, the couple are happy to have found this Woollahra house − a c1860s, two-level terrace in the heart of the leafy eastern suburb. They have made the house their own, transforming the ground level into what Lee describes as a “hip hotel lobby with seating everywhere”. “There are five or six little seating areas, and it’s so cosy,” he says. “Ione paints, and she’s hung many of her paintings on the wall, which make it feel really homey.” Intriguingly, Lee and Skye have handed over the main bedroom suite to Goldie. “We made a strategic choice,” Lee says. “For teenage girls, it seems so important that they can have their own sanctuary. “We figured, ‘Let’s give her the main bedroom and en suite and she can have her own little private universe up there.’ And it’s all worked out.” Setting a warm and welcoming scene was a priority for Lee and Say Anything  star Skye, who have always loved to entertain. “At our place in LA, our parties were a bit legendary,” Lee says. “We always found a bridge between Australians and Americans. “If a band like Cub Sport were in town, we’d throw a barbecue for them and introduce them to lots of people. “When you first show up in LA, it can be really isolating – especially as an Australian. So, we’d be like, ‘Come, we’ll throw a little party and you’ll leave with three or four people’s phone numbers, and then you’ve got some friends.’ “It’s been interesting because we’re now doing the same thing here, but in the other direction. We’ll throw a little dinner party and just bridge worlds.” Fittingly, creativity is alive within the walls. The couple’s eclectic collectibles are peppered throughout, adding colour and movement, as well as a delightfully whimsical ambience, to the house. “Ione is much more of a nester than me, and Goldie too,” Lee says. “But I think we all value having a space that’s cosy, fun and playful – a space you want to be creative in.” Lee is busy touring Australia,  and releases his latest album, This One’s for the Old Headz, on September 20. “It’s an album about reckoning with the past, and about the spirit that initially got you excited about rock ‘n’ roll and about punk and what it’s like to hold onto that feeling as you get older,” he says. “It’s really cool, because there’s the audience that grew up with me, and then there’s the younger audience who have discovered me through TikTok and younger artists who are into what I’ve done. “The record really is for both audiences. I recorded straight to tape with a live band over three days – we kind of did it the way it used to be done.” The lead single, Heavy Metal, is accompanied by a Nash Edgerton-directed music video shot on film. The information on this website is intended to be of a general nature only and doesn't consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. where we are privileged to live and operate This is probably not the page you’re looking for A Dandenong man has been charged after allegedly hitting a mobility scooter with his car and fleeing the scene in Skye on Tuesday night Police allege the 49-year-old was driving a silver Holden Astra when it veered off McCormicks Road around 8:45 pm colliding with a 51-year-old Skye man on a mobility scooter The victim fell to the ground and was treated for minor injuries while the driver allegedly fled without stopping Detectives arrested the man and seized the Astra yesterday He has been charged with multiple offences including reckless conduct endangering life He has been bailed to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court on 14 April Home   News   Article AN Isle of Skye man who went drinking in Inverness with his boss abandoned his car in the middle of a busy road near Maryburgh without any lights left on to alert other motorists of the hazard Inverness Sheriff Court heard that two police motorcyclists were on their way back to Dingwall along the A835 near Maryburgh on March 1 this year when they came across the Audi A4 with the keys still in the ignition Fiscal depute Martina Eastwood said that the driver 26-year-old Joseph Stewart of Old School Square Harrapool was later traced and charged with drunk driving and causing the risk of a collision and injury by leaving the car in the middle of a road He admitted having 53mcgs of alcohol in his system when the legal limit is 22mcgs and pleaded guilty to the other offence Roger Webb told Sheriff Gary Aitken: "He has messed up his life but is the author of his own misfortune He went to Inverness for a drink with his employer and was on his way back." Stewart was fined £640 but as he is currently serving a prison sentence for another offence Sheriff Aitken gave no time to pay and the alternative of 28 days was imposed Stewart was also banned from driving for a year but was certified as suitable for the drink driver rehabilitation course will earn him a three month discount on the ban.